In the summer of 1991, Charles and Barbara Thomas had a desire to establish an organization to assist women who face life altering crises in their lives. They also recognized the need for such a community-based organization in the area in which they raised in..

The North Baton Rouge Women's Help Center (NBRWHC) was duly incorporated in January 1992. The Center was temporarily housed in the home of Charles and Barbara Thomas.  In May 1993, service to the community actually began through a crisis hotline through which NBRWHC was able to provide counseling, referrals, maternity clothes and baby clothes to many clients.  Presentations and seminars were provided to young women on an on-going basis.

In June 1993, the first edition of Restoration News, a monthly newsletter, was published.  The name has since been changed to The Women's Help Center News and is published quarterly.  During this same month, two vacant lots were purchased on Scenic Highway.  A housing structure was located, secured, and moved onto the property by September 1993.  Renovations began to the 2,200 square feet of office space and furnishings, supplies, educational equipment, personnel, and all other needed resources were obtained to begin services. Volunteer contractors, laborers, painters, neighbors and friends donated their time and expertise to the completion of the renovations on February 17, 1995.  On February 22, 1995, NBRWHC opened the doors to our current  facility.

NBRWHC continues to operate on individual contributions, fund raisers, small grants, and businesses and churches who adopt us as part of their local missions outreach.